D-(+)-Glucosamine, hydrochloride, 1 kg

Product Description

Glucosamine Hydrochloride is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of the polysaccharides chitosan and chitin, which compose the exoskeletons of crustaceans and other arthropods, cell walls in fungi and many higher organisms. Glucosamine is one of the most abundant monosaccharides.

Application Notes

Oral glucosamine is a dietary supplement.Glucosamine is often sold in combination with other supplements such as chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane.

Usage Statement

Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

Key Applications

Dietary supplement

Specifications

SKU	0219989301
Alternate Names	2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose hydrochloride; Chitosamine hydrochloride
Application Notes	Oral glucosamine is a dietary supplement.Glucosamine is often sold in combination with other supplements such as chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane.
Base Catalog Number	19989301
Beilstein Registry Number	4157370
CAS #	66-84-2
EC Number	200-638-1
Format	Off White Powder
Grade	USP
Melting Point	190-194 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO5·HCl
Molecular Weight	215.6
Optical Rotation	+70° to +73°
Pack Size	1 kg
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
pH	3.0 - 5.0(20 mg/mL, H2O)
Recommended Alternate	2101782
Solubility	100 mg/mL in water.
Usage Statement	Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.